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Senior Linux Kernel Engineer (Memory Management & Device Drivers) | Contract | Remote

Anagha Techno SoftUnited States🇺🇸United StatesPosted 13 Jul 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This is an exceptional opportunity to refine your expertise in Linux kernel memory management and device drivers, directly contributing to cutting-edge AI and data center platforms. You'll thrive here if you're a seasoned engineer eager to innovate and collaborate closely with hardware teams on high-performance solutions, enjoying a flexible hybrid work arrangement. Apply now to shape the future of systems software!

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Work Type
Remote
Level
Mid Senior

Job Description

Senior Linux Kernel Engineer (Memory Management & Device Drivers) | Contract | Almost Remote (Hybrid - San Jose, CA - Onsite once in a Month)
Job Title: Senior Linux Kernel Engineer (Memory Management & Device Drivers)
Location: Almost Remote (Hybrid - San Jose, CA - Onsite once in a Month)
Contract
Job Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Linux Kernel Engineer to join the Systems Software team, focusing on next-generation AI and data center platforms. This role involves deep kernel development, memory management innovation, and close collaboration with hardware teams to enable high-performance SoC and storage solutions.
Key Responsibilities
  • Design and optimize Linux kernel memory management (paging, allocation, HugePages, page cache, LRU).
  • Develop and maintain Linux device drivers for high-speed interfaces such as PCIe (Gen5/6), NVMe, and accelerator hardware.
  • Work on heterogeneous memory systems, including UVM, memory tiering, and CXL-based memory expansion.
  • Enable and optimize virtualization environments using KVM and QEMU (IOMMU, interrupt handling, memory virtualization).
  • Collaborate with hardware teams on SoC bring-up, register definitions, and memory architecture (ARMv9 / RISC-V).
  • Perform low-level debugging and performance tuning using kernel tracing tools, hardware debuggers (TRACE32), and emulation platforms.
  • Contribute to system-level architecture and resolve complex performance and memory-related issues.
Required Skills & Qualifications
  • Strong expertise in Linux Kernel Development, especially Memory Management (MM subsystem).
  • Hands-on experience with device driver development (PCIe, NVMe, or similar high-speed interfaces).
  • Deep understanding of low-level programming in C/C++ (Assembly is a strong plus).
  • Solid knowledge of hardware-software interaction, including DMA, cache coherency, and memory subsystems.
  • Experience with virtualization technologies (KVM, QEMU, IOMMU).
  • Strong debugging skills in complex, low-level environments.
Preferred Skills
  • Experience with CXL (Compute Express Link) or next-gen memory architectures.
  • Exposure to Python, gRPC, or REST APIs for tooling, automation, or integration.
  • Familiarity with ARM or RISC-V architectures.
  • Contributions to mainline Linux kernel or open-source projects.
  • Knowledge of AI/ML or data center workloads at the system level.
Education
  • MS/BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field.

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